If you are looking for a family meal that is simple and delicious, these cheesy Gluten Free Meatballs without Breadcrumbs are just perfect. Made without egg, these meatballs are kid-friendly, keto, and easy to make. You can even finish them in the slow cooker!
I always love this time of year when the weather finally cools off enough that I can enjoy comfort food.
Does it get any more comforting than Spaghetti and Meatballs?
Today, I've got Gluten Free Meatballs that the whole family is going to love.
I promise you won't miss the gluten. Or the eggs!
The secret weapon? Cheese.
It also helps you skip the eggs and breadcrumbs and still have a gluten free meatball that holds together and is delicious.
Will Meatballs Fall Apart Without Breadcrumbs?
Meatballs will fall apart more easily without breadcrumbs. However, you can easily make meatballs without breadcrumbs using the proper method.
The key is to brown them on the stovetop so that a crust forms and then to fully cook them in the oven before adding them to your sauce.
Will Meatballs Fall Apart Without Breadcrumbs?
If you have a slow cooker with a browning function, brown them in the slow cooker and then cover with marinara and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours.
Because you are adding the sauce before the meatballs are cooked through, they will be more likely to fall apart using this method. The key is to make sure that you have a nice brown crust before adding the sauce.
Variations
- For spicer breadcrumbs, add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
- Add in ½ cup fresh chopped basil and parsley.
- Add ½ cup each of chopped onion and mushrooms.
- Saute 5 ounces of baby spinach. Chop. Press through a fine strainer to remove moisture. Add to the meat mixture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over zucchini noodles or cooked spaghetti squash.
- Serve over mashed cauliflower.
- Use in Meatball Subs.
- Use to make Meatball Pizza
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How to Make Meatballs without Breadcrumbs
Here is a visual step by step, or you can go to the recipe card to get the complete recipe and measurements.
1. Combine the ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Form your meatballs.
3. Cook the meatballs in a skillet until a crust forms.
4. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. (About 15 minutes.)
5. Once the meatballs are cooked through you can add sauce.
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Gluten Free Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ cups Asiago cheese aged
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Avocado oil for cooking
- Pasta Marinara and Zucchini Noodles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, Asiago cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form into meatballs. (I used a 2 tablespoon measure.)
- Heat a small amount of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, working in batches until browned on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, and cook for 15 minutes, until cooked through.
Nutrition
More Gluten Free Recipes With Beef to Try:
- This Keto Meatloaf is cheesy and so delicious! You will want to make it again and again.
- Ground Beef and Broccoli is a gluten-free and dairy-free meal that never gets old.
Teri Grottke says
The nutritional information doesn’t say how many meatballs are in a serving. It would be helpful to know this especially because it seems to contain a high amount of fat & sodium as currently listed.
Wendy Polisi says
That would depend on how big you make them! If you are carefully tracking, weight your meat and divide it into 6 portions and then you will know exactly the nutrients for each. I don't fear good fat, as long as I am having it with vegetables rather than lots of carbs.